Around The AFC North: Ravens And Running Back Ray Rice At A Contract Impasse

This offseason has been interesting, to say the least, for every team in the league. While the Bengals have been adding quality players for reasonable prices, along with a superb draft, one of their divisional foes has been facing an uphill battle all offseason.
The Baltimore Ravens have had a rough go of it so far. First, they lost Pro Bowl guard Ben Grubbs to the New Orleans Saints through free agency. Then Pro Bowl linebacker Terrell Suggs tore his Achilles' tendon and is likely out for the season, even though he has declared he will play during the 2012 season. Baltimore has already lost two of its biggest forces on offense and defense. And there could an ongoing saga with running back Ray Rice and his contract.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Ravens and running back Ray Rice have not made any progress towards a new contract.

Follow @AdamSchefter Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter Despite the fact that both sides continue talking, the Ravens and Ray Rice have not ...